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Getting email quotes from local dealers using the Edmunds site. The good news is I am getting quotes at MSRP without (apparent) ADM. But it's still quite the challenge to get real apples-to-apples comparisons. All so far include the destination as part of the MSRP, but have language in the quotes stating that "dealer installed options" and other fees would be extra (I did, but cannot assume these fees are just tax & tags). I specifically said to exclude all dealer add-ons, but it appears I need to be very specific to make sure nothing is added. One dealer has stated that the "Protection Package" of mats, wheel locks, door edge moldings, and cargo tray is pretty much a manditory addition (at his store) to the MSRP price, at the bargain price of $695 (for parts that I found retail for $293). Says the parts are shipped with the car and the dealer pays for them, then installs them and gets the added profit to make up for the apparent "charity" pricing on the Fit with its tiny profit. Saw this package listed as $1295 add-on on one Fit when visiting some dealers. Another dealer says the "Protection Package" is included in the MSRP quote (also destination is included in the quote). But they do not list the actual components making up the package. Still waiting for clarification from the other dealers. So are you buyers just adding on the "protection package" to MSRP or are you telling the dealers to leave it all out (or include the items at no additional cost)? Are dealers insisting on including these heavily marked up items? Maybe buy the parts at some agreed to price (since they are worth about $250 via email parts sources) and you install them later? Just reinforces that getting these email quotes does not mean I have the whole cost picture, despite clear instructions to not include any dealer options in the quotes. Need to get in writing clear confirmation of exactly what is included with the MSRP quote, as well as what exactly is every other fee being charged. Anyone sent your prospective dealers a quote sheet or spreadsheet to fill out to get all of the cost items (including all of the "fees")? Think I will do this as the next step for the short-list of prospective dealers. |
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Anyone knows can I lease a 09 Honda fit sport ? in SF Bayarea , CA ? if so , what is the Money Factor and residual value? Thanks |
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My customer just picked up his 2009 Honda Fit Sport A/T. Price: $17580.00 +$1142.70 MN sales tax (6.5%) +$273.00 MN DMV fee's +$75.00 dealer documentation fee =$19070.70 TOTAL OTD He has already ordered another one for an October delivery because he sold his to a guy in South Dakota for $20K! Another customer sold his spot on the waiting list to a guy for $1000.00. So, if we as a dealer mark them up over MSRP we're considered crooks, but an average Joe sell's it for $20K he's a smart investor? |
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Replying to: mplshondadlr (Sep 02, 2008 1:57 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Sep 02, 2008 2:57 pm) |
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Replying to: mplshondadlr (Sep 02, 2008 1:57 pm)  =========== So, if we as a dealer mark them up over MSRP we're considered crooks, but an average Joe sell's it for $20K he's a smart investor? customer just picked up his 2009 Honda Fit Sport A/T. Price: $17580.00 +$1142.70 MN sales tax (6.5%) +$273.00 MN DMV fee's +$75.00 dealer documentation fee =$19070.70 TOTAL OTD
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Replying to: absconfused (Sep 02, 2008 4:09 pm) |
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Replying to: mplshondadlr (Sep 02, 2008 1:57 pm) The dealership has entered into an agreement with the manufacturer and assumes all the risk and accountability associated with the sale and distribution of the products, and deserves the additonal profit current market demand dictates. The opportunist, however, gets to profit without scrutiny and or accountability. E-bay has dozens of exmples of this type of gray area infringement.
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| We purchased the FIRST 09 Honda Fit sold in Alaska today. Sport, Auto, Storm Silver. We paid MSRP: 17,580 + doc fee + title and registration. No dealer installed options. I called the sales manager and they had just gotten this unit in. On the phone I offerred to pay MSRP, he said fine -in spite of the 2,000 ADM marked on the window. I originally wanted a Base but they weren't set to recieve any base / automatics, so we went for this one. We almost bought a Hyundia Accent yesterday but the saleman pissed of my wife -mistake- I lost some sleep over it last night and really, in the end, the safety of the Fit loomed large in the decision. Alaskans drive like maniacs and the weather can be tough -our other car is an Element. | |
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Replying to: mauicedar (Jan 19, 2006 7:25 pm) I was half-way through grad school, and that was a lot of money! But significantly less than a Scirocco.
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